At the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janerio, Brazil, the Mid-American Conference will be represented across eight countries.
Of the 45 past and present MAC student-athletes who competed at Olympic trials, ten of them met the standards to represent their country at the upcoming games.
Below are the student-athletes competing in the 28th Summer Olympic Games:
*Some countries are still holding their trials. More student-athletes could be added at a later date.
Canada
Shawn Barber, Akron ’15, Pole Vault
Colombia
Natalia Gaitán, Toledo ’13, Soccer
Germany
Annika Roloff, Akron '14, Pole Vault
Latvia
Uvis Kalnins, Missouri State, 200 IM
Jamaica
Danniel Thomas, Kent State, Shot Put
Puerto Rico
Eric Alejandro, Eastern Michigan ’08, 400H
William Barnes, Kent State, 110H
Samoa
Alex Rose, Central Michigan ’14, Discus
Untied States
J’den Cox, Missouri, Wrestling
Clayton Murphy, Akron, 800m
The Opening Ceremony will be broadcast on NCB Friday, August 5th at 8 pm.